The 50th Almond Conference will host over 3,500 attendees and 270 exhibitors this December in Sacramento. Jim Jasper, Ladd Hackler, Bob Curtis and Rebecca Bailey have each attended the annual event several times throughout the years. They share some of their experiences in this episode as we hear how far the event has come in the last half-decade.

“It's the super bowl of the almond industry. Once a guy does go, you're probably gonna see him the next year too because he did learn something. But you just gotta break that ice and get him to go once.” - Jim Jasper

In Today’s episode:

●     Meet industry leaders Jim Jasper, Ladd Hackler and Bob Curtis, who have found great value in attending the yearly meeting

●     Explore the evolution of The Almond Conference, the benefits it offers growers and the relationships it facilitates

●     Discover the activities, events and opportunities participants will have access to

Register now to attend The Almond Conference at www.almonds.com/conference. 

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